ABSTRACT
Recent events are proving the old theorem that a criminal record, or least the promise of a criminal proceeding, has become an essential requirement for holding or pursuing political office. Both Democrats and Republicans can boast of real scandals based on indictable crimes. This chapter shows opposing candidates for president of the United States qualifying for office by being accused of criminal action. Hillary Clinton has been cited for conducting government business on her own official stationary, which, though it appears to be more an epistolary error than a felony, has been cited by the FBI as a potential crime. And Donald Trump is raising suspicions for refusing to release his tax returns, though every previous candidate has done so. Courses and seminars at the School for Crime might include How to Shake Hands Without Exposing the Check, How to Remain in Office as a Convicted Criminal, and How to Ignore All Requests for the Truth.
